Term Name: regulated exocytosis
Synonyms: regulated secretory pathway
Definition: A process of exocytosis in which soluble proteins and other substances are initially stored in secretory vesicles for later release. It is found mainly in cells that are specialized for secreting products such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or digestive enzymes rapidly on demand.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0045055]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: exocytosis
has subtype: calcium-ion regulated exocytosis contractile vacuole discharge leukocyte degranulation platelet degranulation synaptic vesicle exocytosis
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of regulated secretory pathway
positively regulated by: positive regulation of regulated secretory pathway
regulated by: regulation of regulated secretory pathway